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Joining us with a strong background in workforce development, disability services, transitioning youth, and program development, Deb fulfills a new role at MD-EN. For more than 20 years she has worked to remove barriers to success for individuals with differing-abilities, those experiencing homelessness, at-risk youth, and low-income families while consistently strengthening communities through partnerships and education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Fine Arts and is certified as a Work Incentives Practitioner. Deb understands that people are unique and success looks different for each person – she is committed to helping others define their own success and supporting them to reach their own vision of self-sufficiency.
Kariema has over six years of experience helping individuals achieve their goals to become self-sufficient. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is a Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor. Before transitioning to a Career Consultant for the Maryland Employment Network, she worked for three years on the Promoting Opportunities Demonstration (POD), a special demonstration for the Social Security Administration. In this role, she provided benefits planning for participants enrolled in the demonstration who were working or planning to start working. She worked with low-income individuals seeking training and enhancing their basic education to become more self-sufficient. Kariema also uses her calm nature and ability to empathize with and listen to her clients. Maryland Employment Network brings her experience in training and development and benefits counseling to assist clients in reaching their full potential.
Keirstyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy. She is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, as well as a Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor and a Veteran Work Incentive Practitioner. She has over a decade of experience providing and supervising behavioral health and evidence-based-supported employment services. Keirstyn oversees the daily operations, communications, services, and marketing of the Maryland Employment Network. Keirstyn’s creativity, attention to detail and collaborative spirit help her to lead a high-quality program that is both innovative and growing.
Erin has built more than 10 years of social service experience with diverse populations across the country in both rural and urban areas; serving those with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Religion and Cultures. She became SOAR certified in 2016 and gained provisional Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor certification in the spring of 2019. In her role with MD-EN, Erin utilizes her skills and extensive experience to provide benefits planning and education to individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.